July 18, 1939 – Saxophonist Coleman Hawkins recorded “Body and Soul,” one of the classics of jazz.
July 19, 1925 – Josephine Baker, entertainer, activist and humanitarian, made her debut in Paris.
July 20, 1950 – First U.S. victory in Korea won by black troops of the 24th Infantry Regiment.
July 21, 1896 – Mary Church Terrell elected first president of the National Association of Colored Women.
July 22, 1939 – Jane M. Bolin of New York City, appointed first African American female judge.
July 23, 1778 – More than 700 blacks participated in the Battle of Monmouth (NJ).
July 24, 1807 – Shakespearean actor Ira Aldridge, was born in New York City.
